Colonies
What was the first permanent European settlement in North America?
a. Jamestown
b. Plymouth
c. St. Augustine
d. New Amsterdam
c. St. Augustine
Which of the following was NOT one of the main reasons for European exploration?
a. Glory
b. Gold
c. God
d. Gardening
d. Gardening
Which of the following best describes the term "religious freedom"?
a. The ability to practice any religion without fear of punishment
b. The requirement to follow a specific religion
c. The absence of all religious practices
d. The freedom to create new religions
a. The ability to practice any religion without fear of punishment
Who established the Plymouth Colony?
a. John Smith
b. Roger Williams
c. William Penn
d. William Bradford
d. William Bradford
What does the term "colonization" mean?
a. Exploring new lands
b. Trading with native peoples
c. Settling and establishing control over an area
d. Building ships for long voyages
c. Settling and establishing control over an area
What was one reason some Europeans came to North America?
a. To escape religious persecution
b. To establish theme parks
c. To study marine biology
d. To mine diamonds
a. To escape religious persecution
What year was Jamestown founded?
a. 1620
b. 1565
c. 1607
d. 1492
c. 1607
What does "economic gain" refer to in the context of colonization?
a. Building new schools
b. Improving farming techniques
c. Seeking wealth and profit
d. Establishing new governments
c. Seeking wealth and profit
Who was responsible for the survival of the Jamestown settlement?
a. William Bradford
b. Anne Hutchinson
c. Roger Williams
d. John Smith
d. John Smith
Who founded the Pennsylvania colony?
a. Anne Hutchinson
b. William Penn
c. John Smith
d. Roger Williams
b. William Penn
Which area was primarily explored and settled by the French?
a. Florida and the Gulf Coast
b. The Atlantic coast
c. The St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes region
d. The Rocky Mountains
c. The St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes region
Which of these individuals was banished from the Massachusetts Colony for her religious beliefs?
a. John Smith
b. William Penn
c. Roger Williams
d. Anne Hutchinson
d. Anne Hutchinson
Which country established the colony of St. Augustine?
a. England
b. France
c. Netherlands
d. Spain
d. Spain
What was one way colonists modified their environment in North America?
a. They built underwater cities
b. They created flying machines
c. They cleared forests for farming
d. They invented teleportation devices
c. They cleared forests for farming
Which of the following was a major industry in colonial America?
a. Car manufacturing
b. Oil drilling
c. Computer programming
d. Shipbuilding
d. Shipbuilding